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Paul and Sonja, who are married, had itemized deductions of $8,200 and $400, respectively, during 2016. Paul suggests that they file separately-he will itemize his deductions from AGI, and she will claim the standard deduction. a. Evaluate Paul's suggestion. b.

Paul and Sonja, who are married, had itemized deductions of $8,200 and $400, respectively, during 2016. Paul suggests that they file separately-he will itemize his deductions from AGI, and she will claim the standard deduction.
a. Evaluate Paul's suggestion.
b. What should they do?

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